Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

DROVERS WALK, NN2 8BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS WALK, NN2 8BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

383

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN2 8BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NN2 8BB's 58% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £201,666 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN2 8BB is a safe, established residential area on Drovers Walk, 0.8km from Whitehills in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Kingsthorpe North ward and the Northampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN2 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00138087 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 8BB. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Terraced

£ 179,000

9 sales · Mean £ 187,166

Semi-Detached

£ 222,500

2 sales · Mean £ 222,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NN2 8BB has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting76
Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Whitehills Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.5 km
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Whitehills Nursery School

Good53 pupils0.5 km
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Kingsthorpe Village Primary School

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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Buckton Fields Primary School

47 pupils1.1 km
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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement293 pupils1.5 km
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Green Oaks Primary Academy

Good218 pupils1.6 km
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Purple Oaks Academy

Good106 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Kingsthorpe Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Kingsthorpe Jets YFC0.9 km
  • The Bee Hive0.7 km
  • The Olde Cobbler Ltd0.2 km
  • Hearty Cuisine0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Whitehills Public House0.9 km
  • Windmill Public House0.1 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.8 km
  • Kingsthorpe Bowls Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Leyland Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Michaels Grill & Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Bird0.5 km
  • Golden Hill0.9 km
  • Tong Dynasty0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Northants County Council - Soc. Serv0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • BP Harborough Simply Food Connect0.9 km
  • The Cube Disability Arts Academy0.6 km
  • VSA Leyland Local0.2 km
  • Whitehills Post Office & News0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.7 km
  • Long Buckby12.1 km
  • Wellingborough16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Windmill PH0.1 km
  • The Windmill PH0.1 km
  • Barley Lane0.2 km
  • Barley Lane0.3 km
  • Acre Lane0.3 km